Hal, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jack, a resident of Kentucky. Jack files a suit against Hal in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has
A) federal jurisdiction.
B) in personam jurisdiction.
C) in rem jurisdiction.
D) no jurisdiction.

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Indiana has in rem jurisdiction because the dispute is over the ownership of property (the warehouse) located within Indiana.

Hal, a Resident of Illinois, Owns a Warehouse in Indiana